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Are UK Christians really facing persecution or is it more of a perception than a reality? I know that there is potential intrusive legislation that threatens the freedoms of Christianity, which I completely oppose, but can this be termed as persecution, especially when viewed through the lens of Christian persecution in Islamic lands and elsewhere.

Many outside of Christianity perceive Christians to be lamenting the loss of a privileged position and status within our culture, rather than anything else. Sometimes I can’t blame them, especially when I see headlines like these:-

Guardian – Religion on TV either marginalised or freak show, clergy complain – General synod to debate ‘lack of sympathy’ among broadcasters as religious programming wanes

Telegraph – BBC’s ‘marginalisation’ of religion to be criticised by Church of England’s governing body – The BBC’s “marginalisation” of religious programming is to be criticised by the Church of England’s governing body.

Christian Institute – C of E to debate BBC’s marginalising of faith

Would this be an example of persecution then? On an aside, I don’t know about you, but I rather enjoyed the BBC’s recent ‘History of Christianity’ series by Professor Diarmaid MacCulloch.

Could it be that instead of Christian persecution in the UK, it might be more likely that UK Christians suffer from a persecution complex?

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